Time to geek-out on old VWs

By By JAKE ELLISON

on August 18, 2013 12:16 PM

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A VW camper van on display during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year attracting around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

A VW camper van on display during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year attracting around ... more

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Charlie and Seth Rennie of Halifax play in their 1969 Silvia VW campervan during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year attracting around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

Charlie and Seth Rennie of Halifax play in their 1969 Silvia VW campervan during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW ... more

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Sean Starbuck of Bradford with his 1967 VW splitsceen VW (L) on display during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year attracting around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

Sean Starbuck of Bradford with his 1967 VW splitsceen VW (L) on display during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW ... more

Ruby Lynch of Leeds with a painted face during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year attracting around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

Ruby Lynch of Leeds with a painted face during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year ... more

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Jo Thompson of Leeds sleeps with dogs Bojangles and Basil in her VW camper van during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year attracting around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

Jo Thompson of Leeds sleeps with dogs Bojangles and Basil in her VW camper van during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual ... more

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Sooty Shuttleworth of Bingley sits in his 1957 VW splitscreen, a former Queenwood school bus in Australia on display during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year attracting around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

Sooty Shuttleworth of Bingley sits in his 1957 VW splitscreen, a former Queenwood school bus in Australia on display during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August ... more

A 1930's model of a Ford Delivery is seen reflected during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year attracting around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

A 1930's model of a Ford Delivery is seen reflected during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th ... more

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Sooty Shuttleworth of Bingley sits on his 1957 VW splitscreen, a former Queenwood school bus in Australia on display during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year attracting around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

Sooty Shuttleworth of Bingley sits on his 1957 VW splitscreen, a former Queenwood school bus in Australia on display during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August ... more

A dog wears a VW scarf during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year attracting around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

A dog wears a VW scarf during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year attracting around 15,000 ... more

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Sean Starbuck's 1967 VW splitsceen VW on display during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year attracting around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

Sean Starbuck's 1967 VW splitsceen VW on display during the 'In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festival' at Harewood House on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, England. The annual VW festival is in its 9th year ... more

A VW campervan on display during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

A VW campervan on display during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 ... more

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David Kooman with his 1966 VW Beetle during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

David Kooman with his 1966 VW Beetle during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around ... more

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Lee Horton of Pontefract poses with his VW tattoo during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

Lee Horton of Pontefract poses with his VW tattoo during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year ... more

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A man spray paints a VW campervan during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

A man spray paints a VW campervan during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around ... more

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A boy plays in his VW campervan during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

A boy plays in his VW campervan during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around ... more

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Coke cans are used in the centre of the wheels of a VW Golf during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

Coke cans are used in the centre of the wheels of a VW Golf during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its ... more

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VW vehicles on display during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

VW vehicles on display during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 ... more

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A girl holds a VW cup during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

A girl holds a VW cup during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 people ... more

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A VW campervan on display during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

A VW campervan on display during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 ... more

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A custom designed VW on display during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around 15,000 people over the weekend, ending with the winners car parade on Sunday. less

A custom designed VW on display during the In Praise Of All Things VW At The Annual Festiva at Harewood Housel on August 18, 2013 in Leeds, Yorkshire. The annual VW festival in its 9th year attracts around ... more

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